This is a very serious matter as you are now facing both the new case as well as a probation violation proceeding on the underlying case.

In general, there are four different outcomes of a clerk magistrate hearing in the district courts and juvenile courts in Massachusetts.

It is always beneficial to have a lawyer represent your interests at a clerk magistrate hearing in Massachusetts. While you may not...

In order to prove someone guilty of a simple larceny, the Commonwealth must prove three elements beyond a reasonable doubt.

An important question to ask in a DUI case in Massachusetts is: how much do field sobriety tests matter?

If you have been charged with drug possession, the first question you are probably asking is 'can I get a possession charge dismissed?'

In Massachusetts, many rape or sexual assault prosecutions are based exclusively on the word of the alleged victim.

Should a person accused of a serious crime take a lie detector test?

Normally, when a case is dismissed at a trial date or pursuant to a motion...

Yes, you can be charged with possession or possession with the intent to distribute under...

The short answer is yes. The fact that Massachusetts has legalized...

As of now, the District Attorneys’ offices throughout the state are not using breathalyzers in trials except...

If you have never been charged with a crime, the criminal court process can seem very daunting (and confusing)...

After you are arraigned, any criminal charge will appear on your court activity record...

Everyone has the option of representing themselves in a criminal proceeding...

Getting charged with an OUI, regardless of whether you have a prior record, can be a daunting experience.

A clerk’s hearing is a private proceeding in which less serious crimes, misdemeanors, and motor vehicle infractions are presented...

If you received a citation for a criminal offense, you have just been given an opportunity...

Occasionally, the State Police conducts a roadblock in conjunction with the local police...

If you have been served with a restraining order, it can be both daunting and overwhelming...